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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V365📅 Aug 22, 2005

2003–2005 Girardin MB II & 2003–2005 Girardin MB IV recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain 2003 through 2005 girardin MB II and MB IV school buses manufactured between august 17 and october 29, 2004. The amount of adhesive applied to the roof seams and interior panels is inadequate for the type of adhesive used which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength. Also, due to the inadequate joint strength, these buses fail to conform to the seat test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.

💥 The risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, the affected panels and seats may not resist and this could possibly endanger the vehicle occupants.

🔧 The fix

Girardin will notify its owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on november 3, 2003. Owners may contact girardin at 1-819-477-8222.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V365000
Manufacturer recall #
05-011-JSU
Manufacturer
GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Vehicles affected
10
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Owner phone
1-819-477-8222
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 3, 2005
Built
Aug 17, 2004 – Oct 29, 2004
Recall started by
OVSC
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V365 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V365?

2003–2005 Girardin MB II & 2003–2005 Girardin MB IV. 10 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Girardin dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-819-477-8222.